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EXHIBIT 9(IV) UNDER FORM N-1A EXHIBIT 10 UNDER ITEM 601/REG. S-K AMENDED AND RESTATED SHAREHOLDER SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, amended and restated as of the first day of September, 1995, (originally made and enterered into as of the first day...Shareholder Services Agreement • April 28th, 1998 • Federated High Yield Trust • Pennsylvania
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Amendment to Investment Advisory Contract between Federated High Yield Trust and Federated Investment Management CompanyInvestment Advisory Contract • April 23rd, 2002 • Federated High Yield Trust
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SERVICES AGREEMENTServices Agreement • April 25th, 2024 • Federated Hermes High Yield Trust • Pennsylvania
Contract Type FiledApril 25th, 2024 Company JurisdictionTHIS AGREEMENT, dated and effective as of January 1, 2004 (this “Agreement”) between FEDERATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Adviser”), and FEDERATED ADVISORY SERVICES COMPANY, a Delaware statutory trust (“FASC”),
FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES AGREEMENTFinancial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement • April 25th, 2024 • Federated Hermes High Yield Trust • Massachusetts
Contract Type FiledApril 25th, 2024 Company JurisdictionTHIS AGREEMENT dated as of March 1, 2011 is made, severally and not jointly (except that the parties agree that the calculation required by Section XIII hereunder shall be joint and not several) by each of the investment companies listed on Exhibit A hereto (each, a “Trust”) and State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”).
Amendment to Distributor's Contract between Federated High Yield Trust and Federated Securities Corp.Distributor's Contract • April 23rd, 2002 • Federated High Yield Trust
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FOURTH AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENTAdministrative Services Agreement • April 25th, 2024 • Federated Hermes High Yield Trust • Pennsylvania
Contract Type FiledApril 25th, 2024 Company JurisdictionThis Fourth Amended and Restated Agreement for Administrative Services (the “Agreement”) is made, severally and not jointly, as of September 1, 2022, by each of the registered investment companies listed on Exhibit A hereto, each having its principal office and place of business at 4000 Ericsson Drive, Warrendale, Pennsylvania 15086 (collectively, the “Investment Company”), and FEDERATED ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, a Delaware statutory trust, having its principal office and place of business at Federated Hermes Tower, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222-3779 (“FAS”). The Agreement amends and restates in its entirety that Third Amended and Restated Agreement for Administrative Services by and between the Investment Company and FAS dated September 1, 2021, as amended, (the “Superseded Agreement”).
SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED SERVICES AGREEMENTServices Agreement • April 25th, 2024 • Federated Hermes High Yield Trust
Contract Type FiledApril 25th, 2024 CompanyTHIS AGREEMENT, amended and restated as of December 1, 2001, is entered into between each Fund listed on Schedule 1, as may be amended from time to time, severally and not jointly, and Federated Shareholder Services Company, ("FSSC"). Unless otherwise defined herein, Section 10 sets forth the definition of capitalized terms used in this Agreement.
FEDERATED HIGH YIELD TRUST INVESTMENT ADVISORY CONTRACTInvestment Advisory Contract • April 26th, 2021 • Federated Hermes High Yield Trust • Pennsylvania
Contract Type FiledApril 26th, 2021 Company JurisdictionThis Contract is made this 1st day of December, 2015, between Federated Investment Management Company, a Delaware statutory trust having its principal place of business in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (the "Adviser"), and Federated High Yield Trust, a Massachusetts business trust having its principal place of business in Warrendale, Pennsylvania (the “Trust”).
Services AgreementServices Agreement • April 25th, 2024 • Federated Hermes High Yield Trust • Massachusetts
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Amended and Restated Master Custodian AgreementMaster Custodian Agreement • June 25th, 2019 • Federated High Yield Trust • Massachusetts
Contract Type FiledJune 25th, 2019 Company JurisdictionThis Amended and Restated Master Custodian Agreement is made as of March 1, 2017 (this “Agreement”), between each management investment company identified on Appendix A and each management investment company which becomes a party to this Agreement in accordance with the terms hereof (in each case, a “Fund”), including, if applicable, each series of the Fund identified on Appendix A and each series which becomes a party to this Agreement in accordance with the terms hereof, and State Street Bank and Trust Company, a Massachusetts trust company (the “Custodian”). This Agreement amends and restates the Custodian Contract between the Funds and the Custodian dated as of December 1, 1993, as amended.
Amendment to Agreement for Fund Accounting Services, Administrative Services, Transfer Agency Services, and Custody Services Procurement between Federated Investment Companies and Federated Services CompanyAgreement for Fund Accounting Services, Administrative Services, Transfer Agency Services, and Custody Services Procurement • April 23rd, 2002 • Federated High Yield Trust
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SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENTAdministrative Services Agreement • April 26th, 2021 • Federated Hermes High Yield Trust • Pennsylvania
Contract Type FiledApril 26th, 2021 Company JurisdictionThis Second Amended and Restated Agreement for Administrative Services (the “Agreement”) is made, severally and not jointly, as of September 1, 2017, by each of the registered investment companies listed on Exhibit A hereto, each having its principal office and place of business at 4000 Ericsson Drive, Warrendale, Pennsylvania 15086 (collectively, the “Investment Company”), and FEDERATED ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, a Delaware statutory trust, having its principal office and place of business at Federated Investors Tower, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222-3779 (“FAS”). The Agreement amends and restates in its entirety that Amended and Restated Agreement for Administrative Services by and between the Investment Company and FAS dated September 1, 2012, as amended, (the “Superseded Agreement”).
TRANSFER AGENCY AND SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN EACH OF THE FEDERATED FUNDS LISTED ON EXHIBIT A HERETO AND STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY TRANSFER AGENCY AND SERVICE AGREEMENTTransfer Agency and Service Agreement • April 26th, 2021 • Federated Hermes High Yield Trust • Massachusetts
Contract Type FiledApril 26th, 2021 Company JurisdictionAGREEMENT made as of the 31st day of January, 2017 (the “Agreement”), by and between each entity that has executed this Agreement, as listed on the signature pages hereto, each company having its principal place of business at either 1001 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222 or 4000 Ericsson Drive, Warrendale, Pennsylvania 15086-7561 (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), and STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, a Massachusetts trust company having its principal office and place of business at 1 Lincoln Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02111 (the “Transfer Agent"). This Agreement shall be considered a separate agreement between the Transfer Agent and each Fund and references to "the Fund" shall refer to each Fund separately. No Fund shall be liable for the obligations of, nor entitled to the benefits of, any other Fund under this Agreement.
SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED SERVICES AGREEMENTServices Agreement • April 26th, 2022 • Federated Hermes High Yield Trust • Pennsylvania
Contract Type FiledApril 26th, 2022 Company JurisdictionTHIS AGREEMENT, amended and restated as of December 1, 2001, is entered into between each Fund listed on Schedule 1, as may be amended from time to time, severally and not jointly, and Federated Shareholder Services Company, ("FSSC"). Unless otherwise defined herein, Section 10 sets forth the definition of capitalized terms used in this Agreement.
Exhibit h (ix) under Form N-1A Exhibit 10 under Item 601/Reg. S-K FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT dated as of January 1, 2007 is made, severally and not jointly (except that the parties agree that the...Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement • April 27th, 2007 • Federated High Yield Trust • Massachusetts
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Agreement for Administrative Services EXHIBIT A This contract is for Federated Funds only. (Revised as of March 1, 2017)Agreement for Administrative Services • March 29th, 2017 • Federated High Yield Trust
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Amendment toDistributor's Contracts • April 29th, 2004 • Federated High Yield Trust
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FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES AGREEMENTFinancial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement • April 27th, 2011 • Federated High Yield Trust • Massachusetts
Contract Type FiledApril 27th, 2011 Company JurisdictionTHIS AGREEMENT dated as of March 1, 2011 is made, severally and not jointly (except that the parties agree that the calculation required by Section XIII hereunder shall be joint and not several) by each of the investment companies listed on Exhibit A hereto (each, a “Trust”) and State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”).
SERVICES AGREEMENTServices Agreement • April 24th, 2020 • Federated High Yield Trust • Pennsylvania
Contract Type FiledApril 24th, 2020 Company JurisdictionTHIS AGREEMENT, dated and effective as of January 1, 2004 (this “Agreement”) between FEDERATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Adviser”), and FEDERATED ADVISORY SERVICES COMPANY, a Delaware statutory trust (“FASC”),
Second Amended and Restated Agreement for Administrative ServicesSecond Amended and Restated Agreement for Administrative Services • November 26th, 2019 • Federated High Yield Trust
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AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENTAgreement for Administrative Services • April 29th, 2014 • Federated High Yield Trust • Pennsylvania
Contract Type FiledApril 29th, 2014 Company JurisdictionThis Amended and Restated Agreement for Administrative Services (the “Agreement”)is made, severally and not jointly, as of September 1, 2012, by each of the investment companies listed on Exhibit A hereto, each having its principal office and place of business at 4000 Ericsson Drive, Warrendale, Pennsylvania 15086(collectively, the “Investment Company”), and FEDERATED ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, a Delaware statutory trust, having its principal office and place of business at Federated Investors Tower, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222-3779 (the “FAS”). The Agreement amends and restates in its entirety that Agreement for Administrative Services by and between the Investment Company and FAS dated November 1, 2003, as amended, (the “Superseded Agreement”).
FEDERATED HIGH YIELD TRUST INVESTMENT ADVISORY CONTRACTInvestment Advisory Contract • April 25th, 2024 • Federated Hermes High Yield Trust
Contract Type FiledApril 25th, 2024 CompanyThis Contract is made between FEDERATED MANAGEMENT, a Delaware business trust having its principal place of business in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (hereinafter referred to as “Adviser”), and FEDERATED HIGH YIELD TRUST, a Massachusetts business trust having its principal place of business in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (hereinafter referred to as the “Fund”), and is based on the following premises:
SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENTAdministrative Services Agreement • April 27th, 2018 • Federated High Yield Trust • Pennsylvania
Contract Type FiledApril 27th, 2018 Company JurisdictionThis Second Amended and Restated Agreement for Administrative Services (the “Agreement”) is made, severally and not jointly, as of September 1, 2017, by each of the registered investment companies listed on Exhibit A hereto, each having its principal office and place of business at 4000 Ericsson Drive, Warrendale, Pennsylvania 15086 (collectively, the “Investment Company”), and FEDERATED ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, a Delaware statutory trust, having its principal office and place of business at Federated Investors Tower, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222-3779 (“FAS”). The Agreement amends and restates in its entirety that Amended and Restated Agreement for Administrative Services by and between the Investment Company and FAS dated September 1, 2012, as amended, (the “Superseded Agreement”).
TRANSFER AGENCY AND SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN EACH OF THE FEDERATED FUNDS LISTED ON EXHIBIT A HERETO AND STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY TRANSFER AGENCY AND SERVICE AGREEMENTTransfer Agency and Service Agreement • April 24th, 2020 • Federated High Yield Trust • Massachusetts
Contract Type FiledApril 24th, 2020 Company JurisdictionAGREEMENT made as of the 31st day of January, 2017 (the “Agreement”), by and between each entity that has executed this Agreement, as listed on the signature pages hereto, each company having its principal place of business at either 1001 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222 or 4000 Ericsson Drive, Warrendale, Pennsylvania 15086-7561 (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), and STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, a Massachusetts trust company having its principal office and place of business at 1 Lincoln Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02111 (the “Transfer Agent"). This Agreement shall be considered a separate agreement between the Transfer Agent and each Fund and references to "the Fund" shall refer to each Fund separately. No Fund shall be liable for the obligations of, nor entitled to the benefits of, any other Fund under this Agreement.
SCHEDULE 1 TO SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED SERVICES AGREEMENT (revised 9/1/16)Second Amended and Restated Services Agreement • January 13th, 2017 • Federated High Yield Trust
Contract Type FiledJanuary 13th, 2017 CompanyThe following lists the Funds and Shares subject to the Second Amended and Restated Services Agreement (“Agreement”) which have the ability to charge the maximum 0.25% Service Fee payable by the Funds pursuant to the Agreement.
SCHEDULE 1 TO SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED SERVICES AGREEMENT (revised 12/15/17)Second Amended and Restated Services Agreement • April 27th, 2018 • Federated High Yield Trust
Contract Type FiledApril 27th, 2018 CompanyThe following lists the Funds and Shares subject to the Second Amended and Restated Services Agreement (“Agreement”) which have the ability to charge the maximum 0.25% Service Fee payable by the Funds pursuant to the Agreement.
FIRST AMENDMENT to AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES between FEDERATED ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES and the INVESTMENT COMPANYAgreement for Administrative Services • June 11th, 2013 • Federated High Yield Trust
Contract Type FiledJune 11th, 2013 CompanyThis First Amendment (the “Amendment”) to the Amended and Restated Agreement for Administrative Services (the “Agreement”) between each of the investment companies listed on Exhibit A thereto (collectively, the “Investment Company”) and Federated Administrative Services (“FAS”) is made and entered into as of the 1st day of March, 2013. Terms used in this Amendment shall have the same meaning given to them in the Agreement, unless defined otherwise herein.
TRANSFER AGENCY AND SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN EACH OF THE FEDERATED FUNDS LISTED ON EXHIBIT A HERETO AND STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY TRANSFER AGENCY AND SERVICE AGREEMENTTransfer Agency and Service Agreement • March 29th, 2017 • Federated High Yield Trust • Massachusetts
Contract Type FiledMarch 29th, 2017 Company JurisdictionAGREEMENT made as of the 31st day of January, 2017 (the “Agreement”), by and between each entity that has executed this Agreement, as listed on the signature pages hereto, each company having its principal place of business at either 1001 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222 or 4000 Ericsson Drive, Warrendale, Pennsylvania 15086-7561 (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), and STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, a Massachusetts trust company having its principal office and place of business at 1 Lincoln Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02111 (the “Transfer Agent"). This Agreement shall be considered a separate agreement between the Transfer Agent and each Fund and references to "the Fund" shall refer to each Fund separately. No Fund shall be liable for the obligations of, nor entitled to the benefits of, any other Fund under this Agreement.
FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES AGREEMENTFinancial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement • April 24th, 2020 • Federated High Yield Trust • Massachusetts
Contract Type FiledApril 24th, 2020 Company JurisdictionTHIS AGREEMENT dated as of March 1, 2011 is made, severally and not jointly (except that the parties agree that the calculation required by Section XIII hereunder shall be joint and not several) by each of the investment companies listed on Exhibit A hereto (each, a “Trust”) and State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”).
SCHEDULE 1 TO SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED SERVICES AGREEMENT (revised 9/1/2019)Services Agreement • November 26th, 2019 • Federated High Yield Trust
Contract Type FiledNovember 26th, 2019 CompanyThe following lists the Funds and Shares subject to the Second Amended and Restated Services Agreement (“Agreement”) which have the ability to charge the maximum 0.25% Service Fee payable by the Funds pursuant to the Agreement.
FOURTH AMENDMENT TO CUSTODIAN CONTRACTCustodian Contract • April 27th, 2011 • Federated High Yield Trust
Contract Type FiledApril 27th, 2011 CompanyTHIS AMENDMENT TO CUSTODIAN CONTRACT (the “Amendment”) is made and entered into as of March 1, 2011 by and among the investment companies listed on Exhibit I, as it may be amended from time to time (the “Trust”) on behalf of the portfolios (hereinafter collectively called the “Funds” and individually referred to as a “Fund”) of the Trust, Federated Services Company (the “Company”) and State Street Bank and Trust Company (the “Custodian”).
SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED SERVICES AGREEMENTServices Agreement • April 24th, 2020 • Federated High Yield Trust • Pennsylvania
Contract Type FiledApril 24th, 2020 Company JurisdictionTHIS AGREEMENT, amended and restated as of December 1, 2001, is entered into between each Fund listed on Schedule 1, as may be amended from time to time, severally and not jointly, and Federated Shareholder Services Company, ("FSSC"). Unless otherwise defined herein, Section 10 sets forth the definition of capitalized terms used in this Agreement.
SCHEDULE 1 TO SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED SERVICES AGREEMENT (revised 3/1/17)Services Agreement • March 29th, 2017 • Federated High Yield Trust
Contract Type FiledMarch 29th, 2017 CompanyThe following lists the Funds and Shares subject to the Second Amended and Restated Services Agreement (“Agreement”) which have the ability to charge the maximum 0.25% Service Fee payable by the Funds pursuant to the Agreement.
Amendment to Financial Administration and Accounting Services AgreementFinancial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement • April 27th, 2015 • Federated High Yield Trust • Massachusetts
Contract Type FiledApril 27th, 2015 Company JurisdictionThis Amendment to Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement (this “Amendment”) is dated as of March 1, 2015, by and among each of the investment companies listed on Exhibit A hereto (each, a “Trust”) and State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”).
TRANSFER AGENCY AND SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN EACH OF THE FEDERATED FUNDS LISTED ON EXHIBIT A HERETO AND STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY TRANSFER AGENCY AND SERVICE AGREEMENTTransfer Agency and Service Agreement • April 26th, 2022 • Federated Hermes High Yield Trust • Massachusetts
Contract Type FiledApril 26th, 2022 Company JurisdictionAGREEMENT made as of the 31st day of January, 2017 (the “Agreement”), by and between each entity that has executed this Agreement, as listed on the signature pages hereto, each company having its principal place of business at either 1001 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222 or 4000 Ericsson Drive, Warrendale, Pennsylvania 15086-7561 (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), and STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, a Massachusetts trust company having its principal office and place of business at 1 Lincoln Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02111 (the “Transfer Agent"). This Agreement shall be considered a separate agreement between the Transfer Agent and each Fund and references to "the Fund" shall refer to each Fund separately. No Fund shall be liable for the obligations of, nor entitled to the benefits of, any other Fund under this Agreement.